The Latest Breaking News from Toronto

Twins Manager Rips ‘Pathetic’ Umpiring After Ejection

A controversial call in the 10th inning gave visiting Toronto a 3–2 victory over Minnesota in Sunday’s series finale.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2022

Gun violence can be reduced with a strategy focused on deterrence

Canada has seen an increase in gun violence in recent years. In the past few months, Montréal and its suburbs have seen numerous shootings, with some fatalities, including bystanders. There have also been several shootings near Vancouver and Toronto.

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2022

Twins use balanced attack to beat Blue Jays, 7-3

MINNEAPOLIS — After Toronto blew the Twins out Thursday and then nearly edged them again Friday, the Twins decided to win in a more commanding fashion Saturday.

Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022

Twins' holdover relievers get shelled in 9-3 loss to Blue Jays

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins took dramatic action on Tuesday, trading for three upgrades to their pitching staff. They flaunted their new look on Wednesday, riding scoreless innings from Michael Fulmer and Jorge Lopez to a tight but encouraging victory.

Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022

Whit Merrifield Says He’s Now Vaccinated After Trade to Blue Jays

The two-time All-Star previously missed a trip to Toronto while on the Royals because he was unvaccinated for COVID-19.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2022

Rays defeat Blue Jays for 4th win since All-Star break

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Despite their recent hitting struggles and their reappearance on Wednesday, the Rays had a chance to take the lead in the sixth inning. All David Peralta needed to do was maneuver the ball around a Blue Jays infield that was pulled up to the Tropicana Field…

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Former Michigan State basketball F Gabe Brown signs with Toronto Raptors

Gabe Brown has his NBA home

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2022

Royals fans have mixed reaction to news of Whit Merrifield being traded

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Whit Merrifield will play in Toronto after all.

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Toronto Acquires Merrifield Despite Vaccination Status

Toronto lands the two-time All-Star from the Royals in exchange for a minor league infielder and a right-handed pitcher.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022

Whit Merrifield, who is unvaccinated, got traded to the Blue Jays and MLB fans had plenty of jokes

A real shot in the arm for Toronto!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022